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25 Products Every Traveler Needs

11/2/2014
— By Kaeli Conforti

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Worried about the safety of your smartphone, passport, or wallet while you travel? Enter the Sholdit Clutch Wrap, a stylish way to seamlessly store your belongings as you flaunt your fashionable self around town. They come in a number of styles and colors as well as a unisex hydrosport pack designed to be worn as you hike, bike, or go for a run. From $39.99.

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Mujjo's Refined Touchscreen Gloves are perfect this time of year, especially as the weather starts to get colder. Use your touchscreen smartphone in any temperature with stylish gloves that feature a leather wrist cuff, fleece lining, and anti-slip dot patterns on the palms. From $25.

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Taking your tablet out for a spin? OGIO's Brooklyn Tablet Purse gives you plenty of room to tote it around town in this stylish cross body shoulder bag that comes in six playful colors. There's a hidden zippered pocket underneath the front flap, and a fully padded, zippered, pocket perfect for carrying your Kindle, E-Reader, or iPad. From $40.

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Whether you're flying overseas or going on a long train or car ride, Cocoon's Ultralight U-Shaped Neck Pillow's soft, inflatable microfiber shell makes it easier for you to get some shut-eye—plus it's easy to pack. From $21.99.

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The waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof Kodak Action Cam SP1 lets you easily record full HD 1080p video, has a 1.5" LCD screen, and weighs only 5.4 oz. The best part: you can upload and share your video masterpieces with the masses thanks to its wireless connection. From $199.

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The Zipsak by Biaggi is perfect for people who live in small apartments—or for anyone staying in cramped hotel rooms or cruise cabin—and just don't have enough space for a giant suitcase to be lying around. Its small pouch turns into a rolling duffle bag, available in three sizes: 22" (from $39), 27" (from $79.99), and 31" (from $99.99).

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Whether you're a rockin Jerry Garcia fan or just looking for something unique and colorful to spruce up your outfit, the Grateful Girls' Garcia Artwear website offers a variety of scarves designed by the legendary guitarist. Choose your favorite color combo and flaunt it like a rock star. From $24.99.

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Tired of having to wear a money belt and guard your purse as you travel the world? The Scottevest Women's Trench comes with 18 built-in pockets designed to hold everything from your passport and phone to items as large as an iPad. Wear this to cooler destinations during the summer or as a light jacket year-round. From $150.

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This little gadget is perfect for anyone who is always on their phone and wants to stay in touch with friends and family while traveling abroad. Skyroam's 3Gmate gives you unlimited data in more than 45 countries for $10 per day, no overage charges, and lets you connect up to five devices using WiFi. 3Gmate is available from $99.99.

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Who says compression stockings can't be fun and fashionable? A great gift idea for your globetrotting friends or family members, Rejuvahealth Compression Socks come in a variety of colors, designs, and styles so you and your loved ones can look your best and relieve sore feet and legs when you travel. From $29.99.

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There's nothing quite like finding the perfect carry-on bag. OGIO's Hampton's Women's Tote Bag has plenty of space for your laptop, iPad, water bottle, and anything else you'd need in-flight, weighs just 1.6 lbs, and can easily be stored under the seat in front of you on the plane. From $70, in your choice of black, terra, red, emerald, cobalt, or raspberry.

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Want to feel more secure when you go away on vacation? Try Simplicam, an easy-to-use home-monitoring camera system that lets you keep an eye on things back home via real-time video on your smartphone. Its nifty two-way microphone feature even lets you say hi to the kids or tell the dog to get off the couch. From $149.99.

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Eddie Bauer's Full Circut footwear makes it easy to spend the day on your feet, whether you're touring the ruins at Machu Picchu or traipsing around cobblestone streets in Europe, thanks to their super-comfy ergonomic footbed and sleek, lightweight design. Womens' footwear shown here, from $100; additional styles are available for men, from $100.

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The Ascend D3000 Daypack from Bass Pro Shops gives you 3,000 cubic inches of storage space, padded shoulder straps and back panels, a nifty wrap-around waist belt for extra support, and enough inside pockets to keep everything neatly organized. There's even a special compartment for your laptop or tablet. From $89.99.

Anyone planning on taking a road trip should own the Survival Sidekick, a super-handy tool that works as a glass breaker, seatbelt cutter, 3-LED flashlight, mobile device charger (via included USB cables), flashing distress light, and compass. And you'll never have to worry about running out of power—its internal battery is easily recharged by hand-crank. From $24.99.

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Getting ready for a trip to the beach or pool this spring? Have your little one bring along the PaddlePak Swim Bag by Trunki, an adorable new way to carry swim clothes, goggles, and other small pool toys. Choose a favorite creature—lobster, clown fish, frog, octopus, blow fish, shark, killer whale, pink fish, or blue fish—and enjoy! From $25.

Whether you're in the middle of an epic road trip adventure or just driving across town, this nifty Kinivo Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit lets you stream music and answer incoming calls from any Bluetooth smartphone including iPhone, Android, and Blackberry. From $39.99.

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We've warned you about the kinds of scams you may encounter while traveling. P^cubed Pick-Pocket Proof Pants by Clothing Arts offer an extra level of security with zippers at the pockets, designed to keep your valuables extra safe. Men can choose from convertible, adventure, or business shorts and pants, while women's pants roll up to a more stylish capri style. From $99.95.

These glass water bottles by the Life Factory come in a variety of sizes and styles—we like the 16 oz Glass Bottle with classic screwcap and non-slip silicone sleeve that helps to prevent breaks and spills. The bottles come in your choice of six colors, are BPA-free, made in the U.S., and are great to pop in your bag and carry on the go. lifefactory.com, from $20.

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The Kinivo ZX100 Mini Portable Speaker gives you high-quality sound on the go with its lightweight and rechargeable design and an internal battery that lets you play music for up to six hours on almost any device. From $19.

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The Satechi Smart Travel Router & Adapter has a USB port for your phone (whether it's an iOS, Android, Windows, or Blackberry) and MP3 devices, acts as an international adapter in more than 150 countries and functions as a router to give you more security on the road with your own private internet connection. satechi.net, $44.99.

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Plan ahead for your next on-the-go Starbucks craving with Starbucks VIA lattes, iced coffees, and other refreshing instant flavors like strawberry lemonade, cool lime, and valencia orange. Try their tasty Vanilla Latte and Caffé Mocha, available from $6.95 for four servings for a great pick-me-up on the road. 50-count Ready Brew flavors are also available for from $35.95.

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The Monarch Chair by Alite Designs weighs just 21 ounces and can hold up to 250 lbs, making this chair great for hiking, camping, summer picnics, movies on the lawn, or even a day at the beach. Its unique light-weight design folds up tent-pole style to fit easily into your bag. alitedesigns.com, from $70.

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Attention ladies: If you're looking for the perfect, comfy, travel underwear, this is it. Icebreaker's Siren Hipkini Botanicals are made of ultralight merino wool and lycra, making them super-soft, stretchy, naturally breathable, and odor-resistant. Wash and lay them out to dry overnight while on the road. Men's styles are also available. From $29.99.

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You're not really ready for your next epic adventure—or weekend getaway—until you've seen our perfect carry-on, pickpocket-proof pants, and many more must-haves!

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